The New Normal Podcast
1) The final episode: The team gets together for the first time and William finally claps eyes on Jason
In the final episode, William has the wipes and wine at the ready as the team finally meets up in a restaurant in east Belfast to chat about life after lockdown.
2) Back to nature
Many people have rediscovered the wonder of nature during lockdown, but will it last? William talks to teenage naturalist, writer and campaigner Dara McAnulty, along with his father Paul McAnulty - a ...Show More
3) In search of a better world
Will we emerge from lockdown into a better world? One with more compassion and understanding? William chats to actors Siobhán McSweeney (Sister Michael in hit comedy Derry Girls) and Ian Beattie (Mery...Show More
4) Unlocking
Can we hold on to the positive bits of lockdown as we start to unlock? William chats to artist Colin Davidson; businesswoman Rachael Harriot; and entrepreneur Paul Smith
5) The Colosseum, Manta Rays, Mars... and Pogue's Entry.
A dander around the Colosseum, a dive with Manta Rays and a blast-off for Mars... William and the team take a look at some of the virtual tours available during lockdown.
6) Love in lockdown
William and his guests explore the joys and pitfalls of romance in isolation. Two women with different, but intriguing love stories - Sheena Wilkinson is living with her partner, Seamus, for the first...Show More
7) Self care
William and his guests - hairdresser Paul Stafford, theatre director Andrea Montgomery and Professor Siobhan O’Neill - talk about looking after yourself in lockdown.
8) Parenting in a pandemic
Life has changed drastically for kids, young people and parents under lockdown. William talks to Maeve Connelly; her daughter Aoibhinn; and Charlene Brooks from Parenting NI. The conversation ranges ...Show More
9) Entertain Me!
Work for actors, comedians and musicians dried up almost overnight with lockdown. William talks to comedian Paddy Raff and actor Fra Fee about live entertainment going virtual and whether concerts, th...Show More
10) Keeping in touch
William talks to broadcaster Peter Curran and neuroscientist Professor Francis McGlone about keeping in touch with friends and family in the age of social distancing.